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Special Education Instructional Assistant

BASIS.ed

Washington (District of Columbia)

On-site

USD 30,000 - 50,000

Full time

30+ days ago

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Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a passionate Special Education Instructional Assistant to join their dynamic academic community. This role offers the chance to work closely with students with special needs, providing essential support in a collaborative environment. You'll engage in one-on-one interactions, assist in general education settings, and contribute to the emotional and social growth of students. The company prides itself on fostering a supportive atmosphere where innovative ideas in education are welcomed. If you're enthusiastic about making a difference in the lives of children with special needs, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Employer paid medical and dental insurance
Vision insurance
PTO
401k with partial match
Childcare Savings Opportunity

Qualifications

  • Experience with special needs children and behavior issues is essential.
  • Strong communication and organizational skills are preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Work one-on-one with students with special needs in various settings.
  • Encourage social and emotional development of students.

Skills

Experience working with children
Understanding of behavior support/modification
Excellent organizational skills
Ability to assist with adaptive technology
Communication skills

Education

High school diploma

Job description

BASIS ED is a rapidly growing company and is always looking for qualified employees.
We seek highly motivated, talented candidates to join our staff and offer a competitive benefits package to our employees.
Special Education Instructional Assistant

BASIS DC is seeking qualified candidates for a Special Education Instructional Assistant to start ASAP!

BASIS Ed offers an incredible opportunity to be deeply involved in an academic community that is dynamic, exciting and unpredictable. You'll join others in a highly social, supportive and collaborative environment.

Required Qualifications:

  • A high school diploma
  • A valid fingerprint clearance card and/or satisfactory applicable state background check.

Required Experience:

  • Experience working with children, especially children with special needs such as EBD/Autism support or behavior issues
  • Experience with teaching and/or tutoring
  • Understanding of behavior support/modification
  • Familiarity with inclusion of special needs students within the general education setting

Primary Job Responsibilities:

  • Work 1 on 1 with a child, with special needs such as EBD/Autism support or behavior issues
  • Work with students with special needs in general education settings (classrooms, halls, lunchroom, playground, etc.) one on one or in small groups
  • Assist student with staying on task during classwork and class activities
  • Encourage student's social and emotional development
  • Liaise with the SPED coordinator, parents and other stakeholders
  • Support the learning expert teacher and the subject expert teachers in the classroom
  • Maintain confidentiality of student records and progress information
  • Ability to assist with adaptive technology
  • Enthusiastic about working with students with special needs
  • Perform other duties as requested

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Specializes in autistic support
  • Demonstrate knowledge and credibility to parents, students, staff, supervisors, and outside agencies through oral and written communication that is timely, confident, and articulate
  • Experience working with children, ability to perform tasks with precision (attention to detail, adherence to timelines)
  • Excellent organizational skills and facility with office technology
  • Open to new ideas in education

Benefits and Salary:

  • Salary for this position is competitive and dependent on education and experience
  • BASIS Ed offers a comprehensive benefits package, including but not limited to:
    • Employer paid medical and dental insurance
    • Vision insurance
    • PTO
    • Ability to add dependents
    • 401k with partial match that grows over time
    • Employee Assistance Program
    • Childcare Savings Opportunity (KinderCare tuition discount)

NOTE: All employees of BASIS Ed are required to obtain and maintain a valid fingerprint clearance.

Reasonable Accommodations Statement
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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